Parvo shots in dogs should be as mandatory as the rabies vaccine. Why? Because Parvo is a deadly disease that spreads silently, infecting dogs long before any signs of the disease appear. Puppies are especially vulnerable to parvovirus. If a puppy survives the first four days (after hospital admission and treatment), there’s a reasonable chance …
Did you know that dogs can get skin cancer? Like us, their skin can be damaged by the sun’s rays. Breeds with fine fur and more exposed skin are more at risk. Dog skin cancer, luckily, can be surgically removed. If caught early, your dog can go to a live a long and happy life. …
Histiocytoma in dogs are benign, meaning non-cancerous. They usually occur in dogs under 2 years of age and affect certain breeds including Bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, and Boxers, to name a few. Unlike its cousin the mast cell tumor, histiocytomas are more of a nuisance than a danger. I created the following list as an …
Glaucoma in dogs is a painful condition caused by increased pressure (intraocular pressure – IOP) inside the eye. To best understand glaucoma in dogs, you really need to know more about your dog’s eye anatomy. Don’t worry. I won’t bore you to tears (pun intended). There are 3 categories of canine glaucoma including primary, secondary …
As a dog owner, I know how hard it is to find fast information on the things I worry about the most. If my dog were diagnosed with diabetes, I would want to know two things: what is a diabetic dog life expectancy, and what will my dog’s quality of life be. The Complicated Answers …
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